Evergreen Place

The Longest Day® is coming up on the summer solstice! Join us and the Alzheimer’s Association in honoring those facing Alzheimer’s by participating in activities you love. Reach out to us to find out how you can contribute to this important cause.

Our Connections residents are really enjoying beautifying our Memory Care Garden!

🧠💜 June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month! At Evergreen Place, we're dedicated to supporting those affected by Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Join us in raising awareness and making a difference. Contact us to learn how you can get involved.

Highlight of the Week: Seeing our artwork on display this afternoon at Rochester Contemporary Art Center!

This annual fundraiser is fantastic.

All artworks will be exhibited and for sale to the public for $20 each to benefit RoCo.

Artists’ names will be revealed to the buyer upon purchase and all artworks remain on display through the end of the exhibition.

Seeing submissions from both Residents and Staff today was incredibly special. 💕

What is your favorite way to express creativity?!

Kathryn, our Life Enrichment Director, & Jen, our Memory Care Director at last night's GRAPE-Greater Rochester Area Partnership for the Elderly Annual Gala! 🍇 🥂

We ❤️ before supper!

Ogden Baptist Church's Monthly "Hymn Sing" 🎶🎼🎵

It was a GORGEOUS day for America's Favorite Pastime!! ⚾ 🍿 🌭 ☀️ We love our Rochester Red Wings!

We had a few visitors from the Seneca Park Zoo here this afternoon!

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"Hokey Pokey" Happy Hour! 🥂 🥨

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Brockport Senior Community Offers Afternoon of Fun with Therapy Dogs and Card Games

🌸🐾 An Afternoon of Joy at Evergreen Place! 🐾🌸

Residents at Evergreen Place enjoyed a delightful spring afternoon filled with furry friends, friendly competition, and warm fellowship. 🐶❤️

Organized by Pastor Sandy Kramer of Building On Faith Ministries, the event featured a visit from certified therapy dog Charlie and his volunteer companion Sue. Residents spent quality time with the adorable canine, enjoying cuddles and playful interactions. 🐕🥰 Read more in our blog!

Brockport Seniors Play Cards and Cuddle Therapy Dogs Pastor Sandy Kramer of Building On Faith Ministries organized activities and a visit from certified therapy dog Charlie.

It was a beautiful day for our residents to do a little gardening. They did a fantastic job!

Wear Purple for Peace Day!

Mother's Day Mimosa Breakfast! 🍾 🍊

This week, Debbie Dolinski, the Regional VP of Health and Wellness for Evergreen Place, visited our community to do “Dementia Live” training with our staff.
What is Dementia Live training?

Dementia Live is a dementia simulation experience, that immerses participants into scenarios of living life with dementia. It provides the participants with a deeper understanding of what it is like for someone to live with cognitive impairment and sensory changes.

This training was not only offered to our care staff but to ALL departments from Dining to Housekeeping. In addition, all members of management attended.

Staff had to wear headphones with different types of background noise which created varied sensory issues like confusion, anxiety, hearing issues, over stimulation and frustration.

They had glasses on that block peripheral vision and made focusing on a task very difficult.

They had to wear special gloves and were asked to perform specific tasks. The gloves mimicked what it would feel like completing a task with neuropathy or arthritis.

They had simple tasks like buttoning shirts, using the phone, and putting the puzzle pieces together. Needless to say, it was not so simple!

This training offered staff an opportunity to reflect on what some of our residents may experience on a daily basis. There were lots of feelings and emotions shared.

We had great feedback from everyone on the value this training provided them.

Another way is that Evergreen Place is investing in our employees to provide exceptional resident care!

Lasagna Dinner at the Brockport Area Veterans Club last night! 🍝🇺🇸

Cinco de Mayo fun! 🌮 🍹

Calling all art enthusiasts! 🎨

Did you know that residents at Evergreen Place recently submitted artwork to the Rochester Contemporary Art Center's (RoCo) annual 6x6 fundraiser?

Read more about it in our news story!

Brockport Seniors Support 6x6 Art Fundraiser | Evergreen Place Seniors at Evergreen Place in Brockport support the arts by getting involved in RoCo’s 6x6 small art exhibit.

Calling all writers! Our Tuesday Short Story Reading and Writing Club is gaining incredible momentum! 🎉✨

Designed to ignite creativity and foster community among our residents, our Short Story Club has become an absolute favorite at Evergreen Place.

This club isn't just about reading and writing; it's about connecting and stimulating our minds. Read more about it in our news story!

Brockport Seniors Engage in Creative Writing The Short Story Club has become a beloved activity for Evergreen Place residents and an outlet for creative expression.

Please join us in welcoming our Health and Wellness Director, Nikia, and Health and Wellness Coordinator, Jill to our Management Team!

We are so happy to have you as part of our Evergreen Family!

In their own words:

"My Name is Nikia McGee. I am the mother of three children 24,17 and 5. I entered the nursing field in 2005 as a CNA, then progressed to an LPN, then to an RN BSN and now MSN. I have been in leadership since 2010. I have had the advantage to work with professionals from various specialties and fields. Some of my skills include maintaining excellent relationships with colleagues and staff, responding to work demands quickly and efficiently. I am a 360-degree leader of focus, commitment and sheer will. I believe that I owe it to the residents and staff to display empathy, passion, compassion, quality and efficiency. As a leader I believe one of the greatest things to know is what you don't know and how to learn it, leaders start at the back of the line because you are not able to lead, guide and mentor people to a place where you have not gone. Don't go through it grow through it transforming your team along the way. I am looking forward to my journey at Evergreen Place, building and growing providing excellent service and quality care."

"My name is Jill Bassett. I am the Health and Wellness Coordinator here at Evergreen place. I am a mother of 1 tweenage daughter aged 12. I was born and raised in Hilton, NY although I have traveled around world and lived in several different cities, I have landed back in Hilton to call my home. Always being the adventurous type and one to try anything and everything new, I find solace in helping others. Since becoming a nurse, I have grown into my passion for helping people, specifically the geriatric population. I believe in the idea that I will care for those in a way that I would wish my own grandmother be cared for. At home, I enjoy being out in the yard when the weather is nice, and doing my own version of home improvements. I live by the motto “bee kind” because all it takes is 5 minutes to show someone that you care."

We're back to playing cards on Monday and Saturday afternoons at 2pm! This week's favorite game: GOLF!

Guess What?!

We've added some special touches to our Dining Room this week!

We are excited to now offer our Residents a salad bar at both lunch and dinner. The tables have been spruced up with new place settings too!

What is your favorite kind of salad?

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We had a fantastic (and very full) trip to Krony's Pizza this past Friday! 🍕🚐

We were honored to have our writing creativity club showcased on 13 WHAM ABC. Thank you WHAM for spotlighting the wonderful people who live at Evergreen Place Senior Living in Brockport! Stories and ideas abound within our community!

Bright Spot: Igniting seniors' creativity through writing Our Bright Spot shines on promoting creativity and community.